Cavern Tavern

Cavern Tavern is a dynamic game for 2-6 players that combines strategy and social interactions in an environment full of humor and competition. Participants take on the role of employees in a tavern run by a grumpy dwarf who is always expecting the best from his employees. In this tavern, the challenge is clear: serve as many drinks as possible and accumulate points, all while dealing with the shady interests of your coworkers. Each player needs to stand out, but that won't be easy, as the other participants are also competing for the boss's attention and, eventually, the chance to embark on exciting adventures. Here, the game is made up of smart decisions: using dice to carry out actions, collecting items and finding ways to disrupt your opponents' plans. Maintaining a good relationship with the dwarf can be the key to survival, while alliances and betrayals come and go as players seek glory in the tavern. Get ready for a battle of wits and strategy in Cavern Tavern, where each round is a new opportunity to prove that you are the best waiter this place has ever seen.

Age 13 + 120 min 2 to 5 players

Artists: Mihajlo Dimitrievski; Vojkan Krstevski

Designers: Vojkan Krstevski;

Date: 2016

Note: 6

Mechanics: Allocation of workers, Allocation of Data Workers, Collecting Sets, Data Scrolling, Take that

Topics: Fantasy

Table of Contents
- How to Play
- Tips for playing
- Game mechanics
- Game components
- Additional Information

How to play Cavern Tavern

In Cavern Tavern, each player takes on the role of a tavernkeeper trying to serve as many customers as possible. Use your dice to perform actions, such as visiting specific areas of the tavern to earn resources.

Choose tasks wisely. Complete tasks award valuable points. Limited resources mean that prioritizing the right actions is essential for success.

Boss favors can change the course of the game. They offer special abilities that can be used strategically at critical moments.

Manage your dissatisfaction score carefully. Significant drops can result in penalties. Keep your customers happy to avoid deductions.

Don't forget to consider the bonuses for completing similar sets of tasks. They can be the difference between winning and losing.

Main objective

Cavern Tavern is a board game where players take on the role of employees in an underground tavern, competing to serve drinks and complete tasks under the supervision of a demanding foreman. The main objective is to accumulate more prestige points than the other players, achieving this by efficiently managing stock, fulfilling customer orders and performing additional duties that increase your reputation in the tavern.

Tips for playing Cavern Tavern

Here are some tips for doing better in the game Cavern Tavern:

  • Organize your actions efficiently so you don't waste time delivering orders late.
  • Focus on completing personal objectives and contracts to maximize scores.
  • Manage your resources well, making sure you always have essential ingredients.
  • Consider investing in improvement cards to increase your productivity and skills.
  • Use the tavern's special areas strategically to gain an advantage over your opponents.
  • Keep an eye on your competitors' movements to anticipate their moves.
  • Adapt your strategy as the fate cards change the dynamics of the game.

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Mechanics of Cavern Tavern

  • Worker allocation: Each player controls a set of workers who are assigned to different locations in the tavern to carry out specific actions. These locations allow players to collect resources, complete orders or improve their skills. The choice of where to allocate is strategic, as the options become unavailable to other players until the next round.
  • Collecting Sets: During the game, players collect ingredients, tools and other items that are used to fulfill customer orders. Completing specific sets of items guarantees victory points and can grant special abilities. Efficiency in collecting sets can determine a player's scoring pace.
  • Rolling dice: Players roll dice at the start of each round to determine the possible actions. The outcome of the dice influences which actions can be taken, creates opportunities for strategy and generates an element of luck. Knowing how to manage the outcome of the dice well is crucial to optimizing the turn.
  • Allocation of Data Workers: This mechanic combines workers and dice, requiring players to use the results of the dice to allocate their workers. Certain actions or locations in the tavern require specific numbers on the dice, which can limit or expand the options for actions based on the luck of the rolls.
  • Take that: Players have the ability to interfere with their opponents' moves with direct actions, which can slow down their opponents' progress or block their plans. This is done through cards or special actions acquired throughout the game, creating yet another layer of strategy and competitive interaction.

Game components Cavern Tavern

See all the items in the game below Cavern Tavern:

  • Taverner's Tray
  • Player pieces
  • Event Cards
  • Gold coins
  • Resource Bookmarks
  • Action Data
  • Customer letters
  • Game rules

Additional Information

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